Cloud Native AI + Inference Day

As we step into the era of rapid AI advancements, organizations are grappling with an unprecedented array of challenges. The rise of Large Language Models (LLMs), the development of Graph RAGs (retrieval-augmented generation) and agentic systems, and the growing importance of Ethical Considerations in AI are reshaping how businesses innovate, scale, and move from development to production.

This event is one of our KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America CNCF-hosted Co-located Events. In-person attendees have the option to register for an All-Access In-Person KubeCon + CloudNativeCon pass that will include entry to ALL CNCF-hosted co-located events + KubeCon + CloudNativeCon.

Contact [email protected] to secure your sponsorship today! Signed contracts must be received by September 21, 2026.

Submit a proposal to speak! Submissions are being accepted through Sunday, June 21, 2026.

Click above to submit a proposal to speak at Cloud Native AI & Inference Day, or one of the other CNCF-hosted Co-located events.

Cloud Native AI & Inference Day topics include:

• LLMs & Generative AI
• RAG & AI Agents
• End-to-End AI/ML in Production (MLOps/AIOps)
• Edge AI & Specialized Environments
• Ethics, Compliance & Security
• User Success Stories & Use Cases

Submission Types:

• Presentation: 25 minutes with 1 or 2 speakers presenting on a topic
• Panel Discussion: 35 minutes of discussion amongst 3 to 5 speakers (In an effort to promote speaker diversity, CNCF does not accept submissions with all-male panels, and three different organizations must be represented).
• Lightning Talk: A brief 10-minute presentation with a maximum of 1 speaker